Home Natural Remedies for Tendonitis

Tendonitis is an inflammation of a
tendon and can be become excruciatingly painful once these
tendons are overused, injured or damaged. A tendon is the
tissue connecting muscles to bones and are located in our shoulder
and rotator cuff attachment, elbows, wrists, biceps, legs, knees,
ankle and Achilles tendon. Tendonitis can develop in any of
these locations.

Some simple ingredients at home can be
effective cures for tendonitis:

Castor Oil

Castor oil is great at relieving
inflammation, pain, warm feeling and discomforts of tendonitis.
It is also a good remedy for curing stiff joints, torn or tired
ligaments, muscle cramps and arthritis. Use castor oil to
massage the injured area or use castor oil during cooking.

Fenugreek

The anti-inflammatory properties of the
fenugreek herb makes it another effective natural home remedy for
tendonitis. Mix milk with the grounded seeds of fenugreek to
make a paste and then rub it onto the tendonitis area to provide
relief to the inflammation and pain.

Fish Oil

Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, a
natural anti-inflammatory that can help in easing pain caused
by tendonitis. Consume fish oil supplement daily or massage
the affected area with fish oil.

Ginger

Ginger is effective in helping to
decrease pain, stiffness, tenderness, warm feeling and inflammation
symptoms of tendonitis. It helps in improving circulation of
blood to the problematic area and stimulating healing.
Treatment is by drinking ginger tea, using ginger oil to massage the
tendonitis area or using ginger in your daily cooking.

Caution - Do not consider this treatment if you are suffering from
gallbladder diseases.

Papaya

Papaya contains an enzyme called
bromelain which contains anti-inflammatory properties. This
helps to reduce bruising, swelling and pain as well as speeding up
the healing of tendon and joint injuries. Either consume the
fresh papaya or take a slice of papaya to rub on the tendonitis
area.

Pineapple

Similar to papaya, pineapple also
bromelain. Just drink fresh pineapple juice or consume the
fresh pineapple itself to treat your tendonitis.

Turmeric

Turmeric contains curcumin which has
anti-inflammatory properties and is effective in helping to
reduce swelling, decrease pain and tenderness associated with
tendonitis. Other medical benefits includes preventing
arthritis and some bone related ailments. Turmeric helps to
increase the supply of blood to the affected area and to strengthen
them. Mix water with some turmeric and apply the turmeric
paste to the tendonitis area for a while. Also include
turmeric in your meals.

Caution - Do not consume too much
turmeric if your have problems of gallstones, ulcers, obstruction of
bile ducts or during pregnancy as high amounts of curcumin can cause
irritation to the intestine.s and stomach linings.